Monthly Archives: September 2020
California Judge Finds Uber, Lyft Drivers Are “Employees” Entitled to Workers’ Compensation Benefits
Virtually every employee in Connecticut is covered by workers’ compensation. The critical word here is “employee.” As a general rule, individuals who operate as “independent contractors” are not considered employees of the businesses they perform work for. So if you are a freelancer, for example, you are not covered by your client’s workers’ compensation… Read More »
What Happens if a Connecticut Employer Fails to Respond to a Workers’ Compensation Claim?
The first step in obtaining workers’ compensation benefits is to actually file a claim. Specifically, an employee must file a Form 30C with their employer and the Workers’ Compensation Commission. This form provides basic details regarding the claimed injury. Once the employer receives the Form 30C, it then has 28 days to file its… Read More »